Convento dos Cardaes Pear Jam 250 ml

Convento dos Cardaes Pear Jam 250 ml is a Portuguese jam from Lisbon, made at the 17th-century Convento dos Cardaes. A jar for cheese lovers, and for anyone who prefers a gentle jam at breakfast.

Flavour and texture

Pear makes a delicate jam: mellow, honeyed and softly floral, never aggressive. Its quiet sweetness lets the fruit speak and it marries well with strong flavours.

Food pairing

Serve it with a mature sheep's cheese, a blue cheese or a slice of Serra da Estrela, or simply on toast. A glass of tawny port completes the picture.

About Convento dos Cardaes

The Convento dos Cardaes stands on Rua do Século, between Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real. It was founded in 1681 for Carmelite nuns and came through the 1755 earthquake with its gilded chapel and Dutch tile panels intact. Its small shop sells jams and biscuits made at the convent, and the house still welcomes young adults with special needs.

Good to know

• Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep it in the fridge and enjoy within a few weeks.
• 250 ml glass jar.
• A sweet souvenir of Lisbon to take home. Pick it up at our shop in Graça.